ASHBURN, Va. -- Washington Redskins defensive end Jason Hatcher could not practice again, and he’s not optimistic about his chances for the season finale, either. But left tackle Trent Williams did return to work.
Williams was limited in practice, along with linebacker Keenan Robinson. Safety Brandon Meriweather (toe) and linebacker Gabe Miller (ankle) also did not participate. Safety Trenton Robinson missed practice because he was sick.
Meriweather tried to practice Wednesday, but did not look good doing so.
“He didn’t feel right about it,” Redskins coach Jay Gruden said. “It was sore. You know, big toes for guys who have to backpedal are really, really hard.”
On Wednesday, Gruden wasn’t optimistic about Hatcher, who has been bothered by a knee injury. This season, he’s dealt with issues to both knees as well as a hamstring.
“It’s given him some problems here, and we’re trying to do everything we can to speed up the process. He can only do what he can do,” Gruden said. “We’re just trying to get him right for this week or maybe next week. Only time will tell with that.”
But Hatcher told The Washington Post that there’s a possibility his season is over and that he’s looking forward to the offseason.
“I never was pretty much healthy all season,” Hatcher said. “I’m looking forward to these eight months, getting my body healthy and be the player I’ve always been.”
